Whiteside County, Illinois

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board will meet on July 28, 2026 at the YWCA in Sterling. After reading the June 30, 2026 minutes, the board will discuss agency requests and determine funding allocations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and sets the date for the next meeting.

• Reading of June 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of agency funding requests and allocation decisions
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting on September 29, 2026 at the Whiteside County Health Department

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will consider a bill payment for the 911 system and approve the minutes from the October meeting. The board will also handle public comment, new and old business, and a closed session. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review & Approval of Bill Payment
• Approval of minutes – October Meeting
• Public Comment
• New Business
• Old Business

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The ETSB will hold a routine meeting with items including bill payment review, approval of previous minutes, and public comment. No specific substantive items (such as contracts or policy changes) are listed on the agenda. The meeting may include a closed session as indicated.

• Roll call and public comment
• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of minutes from October meeting
• Potential closed session
• Adjournment

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on setting the salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender based on state statutes. The board will also consider awarding a $50,000 business grant to Stahr Media and approving road repair contracts for townships.

• Set State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97
• Set Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38
• Set Public Defender's salary at $205,486.17
• Approve $50,000 business grant for Stahr Media
• Approve ComEd road repairs for Lyndon, Mt. Pleasant, and Union Grove Townships

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports and a budget recommendation. Members will discuss amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance services and an ambulance rechassis invoice.

• Amending IGA for Ambulance Service
• Ambulance Rechassis Invoice
• Budget Recommendation
• CGH Quarterly Reports

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will meet on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, reports and project updates from Waste Management Inc., inspection reports from the Health Department, and a presentation of the WMI Agreement by the County Administrator. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The next meeting is set for October 19, 2026.

• Public comment period
• WMI reports and project updates
• Health Department inspection reports
• County Administrator presentation of the WMI Agreement

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold an election for its officers. The board will also discuss painting the roof of an airport hangar. Additional items include updates on a lobbyist, a corporate hangar project, and lease termination for Hangar 6 Southwest Garage.

• Election of officers
• Hangar roof painting
• Lobbyist (old business)
• Corporate hangar project (unfinished business)
• Lease termination and vacancy declaration for Hangar 6 Southwest Garage

Zoning Hearings

The agenda states that there is no meeting on July 16, 2026. This is a procedural notice of cancellation; no items will be discussed or decided.

• No items on the agenda due to cancellation

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider items for the July 21 regular board meeting, including a public comment period for the renewal of the Clean Air Act permit for Behrens Trucking & Excavating at 610 Wallace Street, Sterling IL. The committee also plans to reappoint two commissioners to the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District. Adoption of a retirement resolution and a resolution of condolence are also on the agenda.

• Public comment period notice for Renew Clean Air Act Permit Program for Behrens Trucking & Excavating at 610 Wallace Street, Sterling IL
• Resolution of Retirement for Robin Brands
• Resolution of Condolence for the Marvin D. VanZuiden family
• Reappointment of Dustin D. Hook and Shane J. Dykstra as Commissioners to the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and Subdistrict #1
• Approval of monthly claim report

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization meets for a routine session. The agenda consists of approval of minutes, administrator's project and financial reports for Dec-June FY2026, and updates on surplus funds and territory changes in Milledgeville and other municipalities. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
• Administrator's project and financial reports for Dec-June FY2026
• Update on surplus funds in checking account
• Update on additions/deletions of territory in Milledgeville and other Ezone municipalities
• FRED unemployment rate report

The Board approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and the Administrator's reports for FY26. Members discussed a request to add more territory to Milledgeville and the potential removal of certain properties from the zone.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (collective Aye)
• Approved Fiscal Year and Quarterly reports (All members agreed)
• Motioned to consider additional territory in Milledgeville (carried)

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will consider approving the June claim report and a $1,358.08 mileage and travel reimbursement for county board members. The agenda also includes updates from the Treasurer on temporary investments and fund balances, and reports from Public Transportation on a transition and from Economic Development on ARPA funds. A property damage claim will be discussed under the Administrator's Report.

• Approve the June claim report
• Approve June 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members: $1,358.08
• Review of temporary investment report and fund balance summary by Treasurer
• Public Transportation Transition update
• ARPA Funds update from Economic Development

County Offices Committee

The committee will vote on the approval of June claim reports and the Election Judge Roster. The County Clerk will provide an update on the mailing of over 34,000 Permanent Vote By Mail postcards.

• Approval of June claim reports
• Approval of Election Judge Roster
• Mailing of 34,000+ Permanent Vote By Mail postcards
• Aerial Orthophotography update from GIS Director

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and the Law Library. The committee is set to approve the June claim report and will vote on a motion to set the Public Defender's salary at $205,486.17, effective July 1, 2026.

• Approve June claim report
• Set Public Defender salary at $205,486.17
• Review Court Services monthly report
• Review Public Defender monthly report
• Review Circuit Clerk monthly report

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will consider a motion to place the First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18 of the county salary plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural items.

• Motion to place First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18 of the county salary plan

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve June claim reports and hear monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The committee will vote on motions to set the State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 and the Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38, effective July 1, 2026. The County Administrator will also provide updates on ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.

• Motion to approve June claim reports
• Motion to set State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 effective July 1, 2026
• Motion to set Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38 effective July 1, 2026
• County Administrator update on ARPA funds
• County Administrator update on new hires and nuisance properties

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the June claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens services.

• Approval of the June claim report

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving a resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines. Other actions include awarding a road repair bid for ComEd repairs in three townships, approving a supplemental engineering agreement for the Genesee Ct. Bridge at a max cost of $71,509.94, and discussing data centers.

• Approve Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Award bid for Section #26-00274-00-SM ComEd Road Repairs for Lyndon, Mt. Pleasant and Union Grove Townships
• Approve supplemental engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates for Genesee Ct. Bridge, Morrison, IL at not-to-exceed $71,509.94
• Vote on resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines
• Discussion topic on data centers

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board is electing officers including Chairperson Tina Wren and new members, then hearing presentations from 14 agencies about their services and funding requests. Agencies include Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Sinnissippi Centers, April House, and others. Each presentation will address questions about least restrictive environment, grant data, future vision, goal review, and 708 fund usage.

• Chairperson Tina Wren re-elected, 2nd Vice Chairperson Marcia Widolff, new Secretary Emily Witt, new Board Member Dr. Mark Woods
• Agency presentations from 3:45 PM to 7:00 PM: Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Sinnissippi Centers, April House, Whiteside County Health Department, and 10 others
• Each agency must answer questions on least restrictive environment, community integration, grant justification, future vision, goal review, and 708 fund percentage
• Next meeting July 28, 2026 at YWCA in Sterling IL
• March 31, 2026 minutes to be read (old business)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business, including awarding a bid for a hangar project, demolition work, and the 07/25 Runway project. The board may take action on any agenda items. Public comment is solicited.

• Hangar Project – Award Bid
• Demolition
• 07/25 Runway
• Public comment period

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled. There are no items to be discussed or decided at this meeting.

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider multiple action items from its committees, including approving two new vehicles for the coroner and sheriff, awarding a road re-shaping contract, and transferring assets with Reagan Mass Transit. The board will also vote on routine resolutions for retirements, condolences, and recognitions, as well as appointments to cemetery and fire district boards.

• Approval of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for $54,740.20 from Karl Automotive Group for the coroner's office
• Approval of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $31,610.00 from Sterling Chevrolet for the sheriff's detective vehicle
• Approval of the resolution and award for Section #26-00271-00-RS Lyndon Road hill re-shape
• Approval of an Asset Transfer Agreement with Reagan Mass Transit
• Approval of $31,520.16 from contingency for State's Attorney software from Goodin Associates

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will review routine consent agenda items, hear public comments, and receive the manager’s report. It will consider unfinished business items including the 07/25 Project, Corporate Hangar, CD Renewal, and Office building termination. The board will also discuss a new business item to paint the hangar roof.

• 07/25 Project
• Corporate Hangar
• CD Renewal
• Office building termination
• Hangar roof painting

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will meet to build the agenda for the June 16 regular board meeting, including several ceremonial resolutions. The committee will also consider a prevailing wage resolution and appointments to local fire protection districts and a cemetery association.

• Approve prevailing wage resolution as presented
• Reappoint five trustees to Spring Valley Presbyterian Cemetery Association (terms through 2032)
• Appoint Daniel Kostner to Sterling Rural Fire Protection District (3-year term)
• Appoint Terry Gisi to Rock Falls Rural Fire Protection District (3-year term)
• Adopt resolutions of retirement, condolence, and congratulations for local achievements

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the monthly claim report and several motions, including an Asset Transfer Agreement with Reagan Mass Transit for public transportation transition. Also up for a vote is a $31,520.16 payment for State's Attorney software from contingency funds and $1,249.63 in mileage reimbursements for county board members. The meeting includes reports from the Treasurer and Economic Development on investments, fund balances, and ARPA funds.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Approve Asset Transfer Agreement with Reagan Mass Transit for public transportation transition
• Request payment of $31,520.16 for State's Attorney software from contingency instead of Fund 54
• Approve May 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,249.63 for County Board Members
• Review temporary investment report and summary of fund balance report

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review and vote on the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk, including caseload, staffing, and jury commission updates. The meeting also includes a report from the County Administrator and other business items.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Court Services presents its monthly report
• Public Defender presents monthly report and discusses caseload/staffing
• Circuit Clerk presents monthly report and updates on the jury commission
• County Administrator provides a report

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will hold a routine meeting to review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Departmental updates will be presented, including a semi-annual report from the Recorder. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve monthly claim reports
• Semi-annual report from the Recorder's office
• Updates from County Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments, GIS, IT, and Regional Office of Education

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve the monthly claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens services.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Health Department Administrator's Report and Public Health Finances
• Mental Health Board minutes from 03/31/26 meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. Members will vote on the purchase of two new vehicles and discuss the demolition of the old April House.

• Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Coroner from Karl Automotive Group for $54,740.20
• Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for the Sheriff from Sterling Chevrolet for $31,610.00
• Discussion regarding tearing down the old April House
• Approval of April and May claim reports
• Discussion of ARPA Funds, new hires, and nuisance properties

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on a resolution to award a contract for Section #26-00271-00-RS Lyndon Rd Hill Re-Shape. They will also approve budget reports, Township Motor Fuel Tax claims, and Building and Zoning and Airport Board minutes. No zoning hearing is scheduled for June.

• Resolution to award bid for Lyndon Rd Hill Re-Shape (Section #26-00271-00-RS)
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax claims
• Building and Zoning Report for May 2026; no zoning hearing in June
• Approval of Airport Board minutes from April 16 and April 24, 2026
• Closed landfill leachate and inspection reports for May 2026

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to appoint a chairman and review government rules. The body is scheduled to act on tax exempt applications for two organizations. Members will also sign oaths of office and certificates of errors.

• Tax exempt application: 01-21-458-003 Second Reformed Church of Fulton
• Tax exempt application: 15-16-376-004 Trinity Baptist Church
• Appointment of Chairman for the Board of Review
• Signing of Oaths of Office
• Signing of Certificate of Errors

The Board of Review approved the 2026 rules of government and granted tax exempt status to Second Reformed Church of Fulton and Trinity Baptist Church. Applications for both organizations were forwarded to the IDOR for final approval. Daryl Drennen was appointed Chairman.

• Appointed Daryl Drennen as Chairman
• Approved 2026 Board of Review Rules
• Approved tax exempt status for Second Reformed Church of Fulton (1/1/2026-12/31/2026)
• Approved tax exempt status for Trinity Baptist Church (3/12/2026-12/31/2026)
• Daryl Drennen and Owen Harrell signed oaths of office

Zoning Hearings

This agenda indicates that no hearing will take place on May 21, 2026. The document is purely procedural and contains no items for discussion or decision.

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider several action items, including setting salaries for the County Clerk and Treasurer for the 2026-2029 term, accepting the 2025 audit, approving a vehicle lease agreement, awarding road paving contracts, and funding senior citizen grants. The agenda also includes a $30,000 opioid fund check to Basic Addition Support and decisions on employee insurance.

• Set salaries for County Clerk and Treasurer for FY26-29
• Accept 2025 audit results
• Approve vehicle lease agreement with Regan Mass Transit
• Award road paving contracts in Union Grove, Portland, Hume, and Newton townships
• Approve $328,993 in senior citizen grant funding

The Board approved several road paving and bridge projects, including work by Helm Civil. It also authorized a transition to a self-funded group health insurance program starting July 1, 2026.

• Approved resolution congratulating Sarah Doughty
• Approved retirement resolution for Mary Escamilla
• Approved $30,000 opioid funds check to Basic Addiction Support
• Approved road paving contract for Union Grove Road District (7-2 abstentions)
• Approved Washington Road paving contract (7-2 abstentions)
• Approved Hume Township seal coating contract (6-2 abstentions)
• Approved Diamond Road Bridge contract (7-2 abstentions)
• Approved $328,993.00 in senior citizen funding

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will review several unfinished items, including the 07/25 project, corporate hangar, and a FOIA request. New business includes a CD renewal, a 60‑day notice to a tenant, and discussion of a jet fuel meter. The meeting also covers routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and the business and economic report.

• Unfinished Business: 07/25 Project
• Unfinished Business: Corporate Hangar
• Unfinished Business: FOIA Request
• New Business: CD Renewal
• New Business: Jet Fuel Meter

The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report, correcting a spelling error, with five votes in favor. A motion to purchase a framed photograph of Smiley O’Rorke was approved. The board decided to renew the CD for an additional six months in May, and issued a 60‑day notice to tenant Davis & Gisi on May 2. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, receivables, report) with spelling correction (5‑0 vote)
• Approved purchase of framed photograph of Smiley O’Rorke
• Decided to renew the CD for an additional 6 months in May
• Issued 60‑day notice to tenant Davis & Gisi on May 2
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 a.m. by unanimous motion

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the May 19 regular Board meeting. This includes reviewing resolutions, fund distributions, and committee recommendations. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Review and the Albany Fire Protection District.

• Proposed $30,000 opioid funds check to Basic Addition Support in Fulton IL
• Reappointment of Daryl Drennen to the Board of Review
• Reappointment of Edwin E Welch as Trustee to the Albany Fire Protection District
• Resolution of Congratulations for Sarah Doughty of Sterling High School
• Resolution of Retirement for Mary Escamilla

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider accepting the 2025 audit and approving the 2027 budget timeline. The body will also review reports from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development departments.

• Acceptance of the 2025 audit
• Vehicle lease agreement with Reagan Mass Transit
• Proposed $20,000 budget transfer for Judiciary conflict attorney line item
• Ordinance amending County Group Insurance
• April 2026 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,288.39

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will consider three personnel and compensation items: a new First Assistant Public Defender position, setting the IT Director's salary retroactively, and adopting a resolution setting salaries for the County Clerk and Treasurer for FY26-FY29. The meeting includes public comment and committee motions on each referral.

• Approval of a new First Assistant Public Defender position and submission of a job description questionnaire for pay schedule placement
• Setting IT Director salary to Grade 18 Step __, retroactive to March 2, 2026
• Adoption of a resolution setting salaries for the County Clerk and Treasurer for the FY26-FY29 term

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will meet to review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The body will receive reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Public Defender caseload and staffing report
• Circuit Clerk Jury Commission report

County Offices Committee

The committee will vote on the monthly claim and budget status report. Departmental reports include certification of 2027 farmland values and a new hire in the Supervisor of Assessments office. Discussion items include the IT Director's salary.

• Motion to approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Certification of 2027 farmland values by Supervisor of Assessments
• New hire Nevaeh Strobbe in Supervisor of Assessments
• County Administrator discussion of IT Director salary
• Regional Office of Education administrator's report

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee will meet to discuss the county's insurance renewal. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Insurance renewal discussion

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will review and approve monthly claim reports, discuss the IT director salary, and consider 2027 certified farmland values. A new hire in the Supervisor of Assessments office is noted. Other departmental reports from Clerk, Recorder, GIS, IT, and Regional Office of Education will be presented.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Discussion of IT Director salary
• 2027 Certified Farmland Values
• New hire Nevaeh Strobbe in Supervisor of Assessments
• Reports from County Clerk, Recorder, GIS, IT, and Regional Office of Education

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will hold a routine meeting to review and approve the monthly claim report and hear presentations from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. A discussion on Public Defender caseload and staffing is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Public Defender caseload and staffing discussion
• Monthly report from Court Services
• Monthly report from Circuit Clerk including Jury Commission

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will consider approving funding awards for senior citizens and receive reports from several county health and social service departments.

• Approval of senior citizen grant funding awards totaling $328,993
• Review of monthly claim report
• Health Department administrator's report and public health finances
• Reports from Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, and Mental Health Board

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claims and budget status reports, hear presentations from the Coroner, States Attorney, and Sheriff, and discuss ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties under County Administrator business.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Sheriff's report including Public Safety Tax discussion
• County Administrator update on ARPA funds
• Discussion of new hires for county departments
• Nuisance properties update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving budget reports, motor fuel tax claims, and minutes from prior meetings. The main business involves voting on resolutions to award bids for road paving in Union Grove, Portland, and Hume townships. The committee will also receive updates on building and zoning, airport board, landfill conditions, and a special service area quarterly report.

• Approve resolution and award for Union Grove Township paving on Millard, Hillside & Hazel Roads (Section #25-57128-00-RS)
• Approve resolution and award for Portland Township paving on Washington Road (Section #26-53000-01-GM)
• Approve resolution and award for Hume Township seal coating (Section #26-46000-01-GM)
• Approve budgetary status reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Review Building and Zoning report for April 2026 with no zoning hearing in May

Airport Board

This is a regular meeting of the Whiteside County Airport Board with routine business: a manager's report, old business including the 07/25 Project and Corporate Hangar, and new business involving the opening of hangar bids. No specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Opening of hangar bids (new business)
• Update on 07/25 Project (unfinished business)
• Update on Corporate Hangar (unfinished business)
• Possible closed session if needed
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026

The Airport Board opened five bids for the new hangar and noted Blunier Builders ($752,590) as the low bid. The board will review the low bid for completeness, forward it to the IDA for approval, and await grant award before acceptance. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed unanimously.

• Opened five hangar bids (no vote)
• Identified low bid: Blunier Builders $752,590 (no vote)
• Board will review low bid and forward to IDA for approval (pending)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on a series of resolutions awarding contracts for road paving in Coloma, Hahnaman, Hopkins, Montmorency, Prophetstown, and Sterling townships. It will also approve a $55,000 contract for Foth as consultant on the Solid Waste Management Plan, raise the minimum solid‑waste user charge to $19.50 per month/unit and $6.90 per hundred cubic feet, and add a $.10 per‑gallon fuel service fee for County Department fuel invoices. Additional items include retirement resolutions for Douglas Hernandez and Michael Pearson.

• Award road paving contracts for six townships (Coloma, Hahnaman, Hopkins, Montmorency, Prophetstown, Sterling) under sections #26‑37000‑01‑GM to #26‑55000‑01‑GM
• Approve Foth as consultant for the Solid Waste Management Plan, payment not to exceed $55,000
• Increase solid‑waste minimum user charge to $19.50/month/unit and $6.90 per hundred cubic feet effective May 1, 2026
• Approve a $.10 per‑gallon fuel service fee on invoices for County Departments using the Highway Department fueling system
• Adopt retirement resolutions for Douglas Hernandez and Michael Pearson

The board adopted Resolution 04‑2026‑3, approving Foth Infrastructure & Environmental, LLC as the consultant for the Solid Waste Management Plan with a payment not to exceed $55,000. It also approved several road‑paving contracts for various townships, increased the minimum water user charge to $19.50 per month, and appointed Crystal Updike as Supervisor of Assessment. Additionally, the board awarded $15,000 of ARPA funds to Merge Impact, Inc. and approved a $.10 per gallon fuel service fee for county departments.

• Approved Foth Infrastructure & Environmental, LLC as solid waste consultant (payment ≤ $55,000) – motion carried
• Approved road paving contract for Coloma Township – Myrtle & Oak St., bid $29,537 (max $32,490.70) – motion carried (Dowd abstained)
• Increased minimum water user charge to $19.50 per month and $6.90 per hundred cubic feet – motion carried
• Approved $.10 per gallon fuel service fee for county department fuel invoices – motion carried
• Appointed Crystal Updike as Supervisor of Assessment – motion carried
• Approved disbursement of $1,397 defaulted mobile home tax contract, allocating $84 to Clerk, $356.31 to Agent, $309.69 to Treasurer – motion carried
• Awarded $15,000 ARPA funds to Merge Impact, Inc. – motion carried
• Placed on file various committee meeting reports (Public Works, Public Safety, Health and Social Services, Judiciary) – motion carried

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is considering a motion to accept a contract for municipal electrical aggregation serving unincorporated areas. The agenda includes a presentation on the aggregation proposal followed by a board vote. No other substantive items are listed.

• Board motion to accept a multi-year contract for municipal electrical aggregation in non-incorporated areas

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports from CGH and discuss an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for ambulance service.

• Review of CGH quarterly reports
• Proposed amendment to IGA for ambulance service

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee holds a regular meeting with reports from Waste Management Inc. and the Health Department. No major decisions or new business items are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• WMI reports and projects update
• Health Department inspection reports
• Next meeting set for July 20, 2026

Opioid

This meeting of the Whiteside County Opioid committee is reviewing current funding amounts and discussing options for outreach. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed in the agenda, which also includes procedural items such as setting the next meeting.

• Review of current opioid funding amount
• Discussion of outreach-funding options

Airport Board

This is a routine meeting of the Whiteside County Airport Board. The board will consider a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, and accounts receivable, hear the manager's report, and discuss old business including the 07/25 project and corporate hangar. New business includes the opening of hangar bids scheduled for April 24.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Discussion of the 07/25 Project
• Corporate hangar update
• Opening of hangar bids on April 24

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda—including March meeting minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report—by a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No new business was taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, receivables, report) – 3-0 vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing scheduled for April 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place in the County Board Room at the Law Enforcement Center.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will build the agenda for the April 21 Board meeting, act on retirements for Douglas Hernandez and Michael Pearson, and consider several appointments. Actions include reappointing trustees to the Fulton and Albany Fire Protection Districts, appointing Sam Wancket to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee, and an anticipated appointment to the Mental Health Board. The committee will also approve monthly claim reports.

• Resolution of Retirement for Douglas Hernandez
• Resolution of Retirement for Michael Pearson
• Motion to reappoint Boyd VanDellen as Trustee to the Fulton Fire Protection District
• Motion to reappoint Anthony Brian Rowland as Trustee to the Albany Fire Protection District
• Motion to appoint Sam Wancket to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

This is a procedural meeting of the Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board. The board will review and approve bill payments and approve minutes from the prior October meeting. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review & approval of bill payment
• Approval of minutes from October meeting
• Closed session (agenda item 7)
• Future meeting dates: July 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will review its project and financial reports for December through March FY2026, including fees collected and fund balances. The board will discuss an update on surplus funds in its checking account. New business includes an administrator’s update, the current FRED unemployment rate, and a proposal to add Milledgeville territory to the enterprise zone.

• Approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting
• Administrator’s project and financial reports (Dec‑Mar FY2026) covering fees collected and fund balance
• Update on surplus funds in the checking account
• Consideration of adding Milledgeville territory to the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone
• Discussion of the current FRED unemployment rate

The EZMO board approved the corrected minutes from Oct. 14, 2025 and accepted the administrator’s financial reports. It reappointed four members for 2026‑2029 terms. The board amended a prior motion to invest $50,000 of surplus funds in a certificate of deposit with a local bank, passing 13 aye, 2 nay, and 1 abstention. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oct. 14, 2025 minutes (collective aye)
• Approved administrator’s financial reports (all members agreed)
• Reappointed Keith King (Fulton), Bob Jachnicki (Mount Carroll), Scott Shumard (Sterling), Bo Mays (Whiteside County) (all members agreed)
• Amended motion to invest $50,000 surplus funds in a certificate of deposit with a local branch – 13 aye, 2 nay, 1 abstain
• Adjourned meeting (collective aye)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and approve the monthly claim report and budget status reports. It will vote on a resolution authorizing the County Board to disburse funds for a defaulted contract (Permanent Parcel Number 15-116). The committee will also approve a $1,084.35 reimbursement to Jeff VenHuizen for a pump replacement and a $1,139.86 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board members. Additional updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development departments will be discussed.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Approve resolution authorizing disbursement for defaulted contract (Permanent Parcel Number 15-116)
• Approve reimbursement of $1,084.35 to Jeff VenHuizen for pump replacement
• Approve mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,139.86 for County Board members
• Review temporary investment report and fund balance summary

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will appoint Crystal Updike to replace Robin Brands as Supervisor of Assessments and approve a contract for web accessibility software.

• Appoint Crystal Updike as Supervisor of Assessments
• Approve $14,833.06 contract for AudioEye and DOC Access solutions
• Review resignation of Robin Brands
• Review 2025 Activity Report for Supervisor of Assessments
• Review 2025 GIS Projects Report

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report. Each department—Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library—will present its monthly report. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Committee motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Court Services presentation of its monthly report
• Public Defender presentation of its monthly report and staffing update
• Circuit Clerk presentation of its monthly report and jury commission update
• Reports from the Court Administrator and Law Library

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health & Social Services Committee will consider and vote on the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will receive reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and senior citizen representatives. The meeting also includes a senior citizen grant presentation segment.

• Approve the monthly claim report (Committee Motion)
• Health Department Administrator's report and public health finances
• Veteran's Assistance Commission report
• University of Illinois Cooperative Extension report
• Senior citizen grant presentations

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, States Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider the Administrator's presentation on American Rescue Plan Act funds and new hires.

• Review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Coroner monthly report presentation
• States Attorney monthly report presentation
• Sheriff monthly report and comments
• Presentation on ARPA funds and new hires

Insurance Committee

The Insurance Committee will meet to perform a quarterly insurance review. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Quarterly insurance review

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will approve resolutions to award paving contracts for multiple townships and a sewer rate increase for the City of Sterling. The agenda also includes routine approvals for budget reports and landfill inspections.

• Approve paving contracts for Coloma, Hahnaman, Hopkins, Montmorency, Prophetstown, and Sterling townships
• Approve Sterling sewer rate increase to $19.50/month and $6.90/100 cubic feet
• Approve budgetary status reports and township motor fuel tax claims
• Review Building and Zoning report for March 2026
• Approve minutes from the Airport Board meeting on February 12, 2026

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will convene to elect officers and discuss funding application processes. The meeting will also cover agency presentation times and set dates for future sessions.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Funding Application and allocation determination process
• Discussion of presentation times for agencies
• Next meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026
• Meeting location: Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, Illinois

The board approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and elected the 2026‑2027 officers (Chair Tina Wren, Vice Chair Marica Widolff, Secretary Emily Witt). It set the agency presentation schedule for June 30, 2026 and confirmed three upcoming meeting dates. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Approved Jan 20, 2026 minutes (motion carried, 2\"¢ by Shawn)
• Elected 2026‑2027 officers: Tina Wren Chair, Marica Widolff Vice Chair, Emily Witt Secretary (motion carried, 2\"!\" by Shawn)
• Set agency presentation schedule for June 30, 2026 (times listed)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 30, 2026 at Self Help Enterprises, Sterling
• Scheduled next meeting for July 28, 2026 at YWCA, Sterling
• Scheduled next meeting for September 29, 2026 at Whiteside County Health Department
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 p.m. (motion from Shawn, 2\" by Jennifer)

Zoning Hearings

The agenda for the Whiteside County zoning hearing on March 19, 2026 indicates that no meeting will be held. Consequently, no rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance discussions are listed for that date.

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is set to approve several resolutions, including the award of a seal coat project to Helm Civil and the replacement of an above-ground fuel tank to Seneca Companies. The board will also consider a $44,941 purchase for a prosecutor's software system and a $400,000 grant request for an airport corporate hangar.

• Award of 2026 seal coat project to Helm Civil
• Award of above-ground fuel tank replacement to Seneca Companies (max $250,000)
• Purchase of PC JIMS Prosecutor software ($44,941)
• Request for $400,000 ARPA support for Whiteside County Airport corporate hangar
• Approval of MOU with Regan Mass Transit

The County Board adopted several contracts, including a sealcoat award, a fuel‑tank replacement contract, GIS services, and a travel‑reimbursement ordinance. It also approved a $44,941 purchase of prosecution software and a Memorandum of Understanding with Reagan Mass Transit. The Board granted $400,000 from ARPA funds to the Whiteside County Airport Board for a corporate hangar. All motions were carried.

• Approved $400,000 ARPA support for Whiteside County Airport corporate hanger (unanimous)
• Approved sealcoat contract for 11 townships (abstentions: Dowd, Wetzell)
• Approved Fuel Tank Replacement award to Seneca Companies, up to $250,000
• Approved GIS services award to Cloudpoint, up to $150,000
• Approved ordinance amending County travel and reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of PC JIMS Prosecutor software for $44,941
• Approved MOU with Reagan Mass Transit (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement for Board members, $1,581.95 (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider routine business items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, bills, and account receivable. The board will hear public comments and a manager's report. Unfinished business will include discussion of the 07/25 Project, the Corporate Hangar, the Finance Committee, and the County Board Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Approval of minutes of prior meeting
• Approval of bills
• Approval of account receivable
• Discussion of the 07/25 Project
• Discussion of the Corporate Hangar

The board approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports, with four votes in favor. The Whiteside County Finance Committee approved a $400,000 ARPA grant to fund the corporate hangar project. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Consent agenda items approved (4-0)
• $400,000 ARPA grant approved for corporate hangar (Finance Committee)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will meet on March 10, 2026 to address several routine items. The agenda includes a condolence resolution for the Virginia Ann Joerger family, building and zoning hearing recommendations, and reports from county officers. The committee will also consider Chairman Koster appointments and reappointments and approve the monthly claim report. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Resolution of condolence for the Virginia Ann Joerger family
• Building and Zoning Hearing Recommendations
• Chairman Koster appointments/reappointments
• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Agenda building for regular meeting March 18, 2026

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and approve the monthly claim report and examine temporary investment and fund balance reports. It will hear updates from Public Transportation and Economic Development, discuss the Airport Board, and consider a public transportation MOU and property damage report. The committee will also vote on board members' mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,581.95 for February 2026.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Review temporary investment report
• Review summary of fund balance report
• Airport Board discussion
• Approve board members' mileage reimbursement of $1,581.95

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will consider and vote on the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will also hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender (including caseload and staffing), and the Circuit Clerk. The meeting includes a brief public comment period and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Review the monthly report from Court Services
• Review the monthly report and caseload/staffing from the Public Defender
• Review the monthly report from the Circuit Clerk
• Public comment period

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report. Committee members will hear reports from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, GIS Director, Information Technology Department, and the Regional Office of Education. The meeting includes a Property Tax 101 informational session and a discussion of GIS sales and a Frontier invoice. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Property Tax 101 informational meeting
• GIS sales presentation
• Review Frontier outstanding invoice
• Reports from County Clerk, Recorder, and other departments

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health & Social Services Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report. It will hear reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and senior citizens. The senior citizen grant process will be discussed. The meeting will also cover any other business before adjourning.

• Approve the monthly claim report (Committee Motion)
• Health Department administrator's report and public health finances
• Veteran's Assistance Commission report
• University of Illinois Cooperative Extension report
• Senior citizen grant process discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The body is deciding on a bid for PC JIMS Prosecutor software. The County Administrator will also discuss ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.

• Bid from Goodin Associates for PC JIMS Prosecutor in the amount of $44,941.00
• Review of monthly claim and budget status reports
• Discussion of ARPA Funds
• Discussion of nuisance properties

Board of Review

The Board of Review will act on three property tax exemption applications, decide whether to approve or deny all 2025 homestead applications, sign the 2025 assessment books, final abstract forms, and certificate of errors, and discuss two tax‑exempt denial cases.

• Application 11-33-327-015 – After Six Women's Center (property tax exemption)
• Application 01-21-458-003 – Second Reformed Church (property tax exemption)
• Application 20-06-430-005 – Erie Township (property tax exemption)
• Approve or deny all 2025 homestead applications
• Sign 2025 assessment books, final abstract forms, and certificate of errors

The Board of Review approved three property tax exemption applications—After Six Women's Center, Second Reformed Church, and Erie Township—and will forward them to the Illinois Department of Revenue for final decision. The board also approved all homestead exemption applications for the 2025 tax year. The board signed the assessment books, the 2025 final abstract forms, and the certificate of errors to close the 2025 tax year.

• Approved After Six Women's Center tax exemption (sent to IDOR)
• Approved Second Reformed Church tax exemption (sent to IDOR)
• Approved Erie Township tax exemption (sent to IDOR)
• Approved all 2025 homestead exemption applications
• Signed assessment books to close the 2025 tax year
• Signed 2025 final abstract forms
• Signed certificate of errors

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider and vote on several resolutions, including awards for a 2026 seal coat contract, an above‑ground tank replacement, and an asset management project. The board will also approve the State of Illinois Certificate of Authority for a road‑salt contract. In addition, the committee will adopt an ordinance amending the county’s travel and reimbursement policy. Routine items such as budget status reports and the airport board minutes will also be approved.

• Approve resolution and award for the 2026 Seal Coat letting
• Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the Above‑Ground Tank Replacement project
• Recommend approval of the resolution awarding the Asset Management Project
• Approve the State of Illinois Certificate of Authority for the road‑salt contract
• Approve ordinance amending the County’s Travel and Reimbursements policy

Lawrence Building Condominium Association

The Lawrence Building Condominium Association will review and approve the 2026 insurance renewal, which reflects a 29% premium increase of $6,741. The meeting will also approve the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes, file the 2025 annual report, and review the 2025 income and expense report and December 2025 bank statement. Directors and officers for 2026 will be presented. Other business may be discussed before adjournment.

• Approve meeting minutes of April 7, 2025
• File the 2025 annual report
• Review 2025 income and expense report and December 2025 bank statement
• Present 2026 slate of directors and officers
• Insurance renewal – 29% increase, $6,741.00

Zoning Hearings

The scheduled zoning hearing for February 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will adopt a resolution of condolence for Bobby Spears' family. The board will vote on a rezoning request to change 5460 and 5630 Moline Road in Erie from a B‑2 General Commercial district to an A‑1 Agricultural district. Additional actions include approving a Genesee Township culvert aid petition, a deed conveyance for parcel 06‑24‑476‑009, a $1,297.24 travel reimbursement for board members, and reappointing James G. Balk as trustee of the Fulton Flood Control District.

• Rezoning of 5460 & 5630 Moline Road from B‑2 Commercial to A‑1 Agricultural
• Approval of Genesee Township Clark Road Culvert aid petition (Section #25-42132-00-DR)
• Resolution to convey County interest in Permanent Parcel Number 06-24-476-009
• Travel reimbursement for board members totaling $1,297.24
• Reappointment of James G. Balk as trustee to the Fulton Flood Control District

The Whiteside County Board approved several actions, including rezoning a 12‑acre property on Moline Road from commercial to agricultural. It also authorized county aid for a culvert project, adopted a condolence resolution, and approved various financial and administrative items.

• Approved rezoning of 5460 & 5630 Moline Rd. to A‑1 Agricultural District (motion carried)
• Approved $7,493.74 County Bridge Fund aid for Genesee Township culvert (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 County General Letting awards (motion carried; Dowd and Glazier abstained)
• Approved conveyance of parcel 06‑24‑476‑009 for $212.88 (motion carried)
• Approved reappointment of James G. Balk as Fulton Flood Control District Trustee (motion carried)
• Approved $1,297.24 mileage and travel reimbursement for December 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted condolence resolution for Bobby G. Spears (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the December 16, 2025 and January 13, 2026 special meetings (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider a board motion to approve the resolution and award for the 2026 County General Letting. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, a public comment period, and setting the date for the next regular committee meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Board motion to approve the resolution and award for the 2026 County General Letting
• Call to order
• Public comment period
• Schedule next regular committee meeting for March 2, 2026
• Adjournment

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review routine business and manager reports. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding a corporate hangar and a new truck purchase.

• 07/25 Project
• Corporate Hangar
• New Truck Purchase
• Lobbyist

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the January 15 minutes, with a 3‑0 vote. A motion was passed unanimously to let CMT update the bid design for the corporate hangar relocation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved (3‑0)
• Approved CMT to update corporate hangar design (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports, consider a resolution allowing the County Board Chair to execute a deed conveying the County’s interest in Permanent Parcel Number 06-24-476-009, and approve a mileage reimbursement of $1,297.24 for board members. It will also hear reports from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, Economic Development, and an update on mental health funding. Additional items include discussion of temporary investment and fund balance reports.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Resolution authorizing the County Board Chair to execute a deed of conveyance for Permanent Parcel Number 06-24-476-009
• Board motion to approve December 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members in the amount of $1,297.24
• Treasurer’s review of temporary investment report and fund balance summary
• Public Transportation senior center/Emily Hammer transportation report

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. Committee members will hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender’s Office, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library. The meeting will also include the resignation letter of Jason McDearmon from Court Services. No other decisions are listed.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Court Services monthly report presentation
• Public Defender monthly report and caseload/staffing discussion
• Circuit Clerk monthly report presentation
• Receipt of Jason McDearmon’s resignation letter

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider and vote on the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will discuss a request to waive the data fee for tax parcels from Farm and Home Publishers. The committee will vote to approve a $78,441 bid from Aerial Services for a Multi-County Aerial Orthophotography Project. Additional items include a resignation letter from Tim Berogan and an administrator's report.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Waive data fee for tax parcels from Farm and Home Publishers
• Approve Aerial Services bid of $78,441 for Multi-County Aerial Orthophotography Project
• Receive Tim Berogan resignation letter
• Administrator's report from Regional Office of Education

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will receive reports from the Health Department, Veterans’ Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, and Mental Health Board. The session includes a review of the senior citizen grant process.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of senior citizen grant process
• Approval of 1/20/26 Mental Health Board minutes
• Review of 11/25/25 Veterans’ Assistance Commission meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The body will receive updates from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and discuss ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Monthly reports from Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff
• Discussion of ARPA funds
• Discussion of new hires
• Discussion of nuisance properties

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on routine budget and tax claim approvals, a rezoning request for two parcels on Moline Road, and several infrastructure contracts. Items include a resolution to award a bid for a tank replacement project and a petition for county aid for a Clark Road culvert. The meeting also anticipates a board motion on the 2026 County General Letting.

• Approve Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Resolution to rezone 5460 & 5630 Moline Road from B-2 (General Commercial) to A-1 (Agricultural)
• Resolution to award bid for Tank Replacement Project
• Petition for County Aid – Genesee Township, Clark Road Culvert (Section #25-42132-00-DR)
• Anticipated board motion to approve 2026 County General Letting

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will conduct hearings on several property tax appeal dockets, including ZEN-NOH Grain Corporation and Club Car Wash Sterling 35th LLC. The board will also consider applications for property tax exemptions from entities such as New Sterling Facility Company LLC and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Additional agenda items include actions on the board's own motion and discussion of old or new business.

• Docket #13 – ZEN-NOH Grain Corporation
• Docket #14 – ZEN-NOH Grain Corporation
• Docket #67 – Club Car Wash Sterling 35th LLC
• Docket #59 – SKR Acquisitions LLC
• Docket #25 – Danny & Kathleen Ivey

The Board of Review granted a 50% reduction in property tax assessments to ZEN‑NOH Grain Corporation for a three‑year period, covering both land and building values. A second ZEN‑NOH Grain Corporation docket received the same 50% reduction. Several other properties received either a fixed assessment amount or no change. The board also approved multiple property tax exemption applications and forwarded them to the Illinois Department of Revenue.

• Approved 50% assessment reduction for ZEN‑NOH Grain Corp (Docket #13)
• Approved 50% assessment reduction for ZEN‑NOH Grain Corp (Docket #14)
• Approved assessment of $1,000,000 for Club Car Wash Sterling 35th LLC (Docket #67)
• Approved assessment of $686,666 for SKR Acquisitions LLC (Docket #59)
• Approved assessment of $38,432 for Danny & Kathleen Ivey (Docket #25)
• No change to assessment for Barry Hassell (Docket #38)
• No change to assessment for 1500 14th Ave LLC (Docket #11)
• No change to assessment for Diana Ackland (Docket #2)

Landfill Committee

The Landfill Committee will meet to discuss regular business including reports and projects from WMI. The body will also review inspection reports from the Health Department.

• WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to receive public comment, review quarterly reports, and consider an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for ambulance service. The meeting also includes a report from the County Administrator and sets the next meeting date.

• Amend Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance service
• Quarterly reports presented
• Public comment period

Mental Health Board

The Mental Health Board will discuss the use of a tier system and specific assessments to determine funding allocations. The board will also review updates to the funding application process.

• Discussion of a potential tier system
• Review of assessments used for allocation determinations
• Update to funding application and allocation determination

The board approved the minutes from the 11/18/25 meeting after a motion by Shawn and a second by Jennifer. It decided to use last year's application form for the current funding application. No changes were made to the tier system for grant allocation. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm following a motion by Jennifer and a second by Shawn.

• Approved 11/18/25 minutes (motion passed)
• Decided to use last year's application form for current funding application
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 pm (motion passed)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will handle routine consent‑agenda items, hear public comments, and receive the manager’s report. It will also discuss several unfinished business items, including the 07/25 project, a possible corporate hangar rebid, lobbyist matters, and a new truck purchase. No new business items are listed.

• 07/25 Project
• Corporate Hangar rebid (pending)
• Lobbyist matters
• New truck purchase

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda, including the December 11, 2025 minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report, with three votes in favor. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

Zoning Hearings

Enterprise Zone

County Board